Master in Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition is $730 per credit. The internship fee is $260 per semester, and there is a $400 fee for RD Exam Preparation materials.. Applications for the Oct 2026 intake are due by Oct 1, 2026.

This programme is designed for students seeking to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists through a combined master's and internship structure. It integrates online graduate coursework with a full-time, in-person dietetic internship. The curriculum emphasizes cultural competence and diversity in dietetics practice, with a focus on medical nutrition therapy, nutrient metabolism, and applied nutrition across the life cycle.

Focus areas include Cultural competence in dietetics, Medical nutrition therapy, Foodservice management, Community nutrition, Nutrient metabolism, Applied nutrition.

The programme requires 39 credits total, with 24 credits in online coursework during the first year and 12 credits from the full-time internship year. The internship includes 1,000 hours of supervised practice across clinical, foodservice, and community settings.

Graduates are eligible to take the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credentialing exam and typically work in clinical facilities, community health programs, foodservice management, or long-term care settings.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with completion of an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics or equivalent. Required materials include official transcripts, a verification statement, two letters of recommendation, and a one-page essay. International students must submit course-by-course evaluations from approved agencies.

The programme totals about 39 credit hours. Online coursework with in-person internship; full-time, two-year duration. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Immaculata's 300-acre campus provides space for study, recreation, service, and student activities. Athletic facilities include a gymnasium, swimming pool, fitness center, strength training room, tennis courts, sports fields, and an esports arena. More than 30 organizations, including sororities and fraternities, give students opportunities to build friendships and develop leadership skills. Philadelphia is 40 minutes away, while New York City, Washington, D.C., and the New Jersey and Delaware beaches are two hours away.

Academic options include more than 60 undergraduate programs, accelerated and online programs, and more than 40 graduate offerings, including master's and doctoral degrees and certificates. Popular bachelor's fields include nursing, business management, exercise science, psychology, education, criminology, and biology. Graduate strengths include educational leadership, clinical psychology, counseling, nursing, and nutrition. More than 90 full-time professors support students through a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. Advising, learning support, and career services help students choose programs, manage coursework, build professional networks, and prepare for employment or further study.

Grounded in IHM tradition and charism since 1920, Immaculata connects scholarship with formation of the whole person, service, justice, and dialogue between faith and culture. Its Mighty Macs women's basketball teams won the first three national women's college basketball championships, in 1972, 1973, and 1974. For international students, the university offers a private education with financial aid, scholarships, student employment opportunities, and payment plans. Accepted full-time undergraduates qualify for academic scholarships, while adult and graduate tuition is assessed per credit.